Let go of past grief and open your heart to the love waiting for you in this healing episode.

We discuss:

• The emotional weight of being perceived as a symbol of strength and the impact on mental health.
• Insights into how mental health concerns are addressed within the jail system.
• A critical look at the original intent of the jail system and how it has evolved.
• Personal experiences of balancing community protection with systemic flaws.
• The emotional toll of witnessing the justice system’s shift from justice to control and profit.
• Moments of deep personal pain and the ongoing struggle with these experiences.

Hey, Edison here! I’d love to share 8 affirmations with you to help heal past hurts.

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Simple Steps to Build Self-Love and Self-Esteem

I now give myself permission to feel and express my emotions freely, knowing they are valid and safe to embrace.

I am gentle with myself as I navigate through my emotions, honoring my process with love.

I trust that it is okay to take small steps towards feeling and expressing my emotions when I am ready.

I create a safe space within myself to explore and understand my feelings, knowing it’s a journey worth taking.

I am worthy of experiencing and expressing my emotions, and I allow myself to do so with kindness.

I embrace my vulnerability as a strength and a pathway to deeper self-awareness and connection.

I acknowledge that my feelings are important and deserve my attention and care, no matter how overwhelming they may seem.

I support myself with love and patience as I reconnect with my emotions, knowing that each step forward is a victory.

Imagine watching someone you love fall into a deep, silent struggle. Picture seeing them withdraw, unable to keep down the meals you once enjoyed together, or losing weight so rapidly that you can see their ribs and spine. It’s heart-wrenching to witness their hidden battles and the fresh cuts on their arms, while they brush it off as 'nothing.' You’re left with a heavy, painful worry: if this continues, what will be the outcome? What comes next? It feels like carrying a crushing blanket of guilt and sadness.

In this episode, we're diving deep into these intense feelings and asking a difficult question: Do you see suicide as an act of selfishness?

i have a raw emotional moment with my dad about his experience with racism, injustice, and suicide.